ASPARAGUS BRUNCH POCKETS

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These cute bundles are stuffed with a savory asparagust-cream cheese mixture. "They're wonderful for brunch or as a side dish," says Cynthia Linthicum from Towson, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the pimientos, onion, salt and pepper. , Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet. , Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into the center of each triangle; top with asparagus. Top each with another teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture. Bring three corners of dough together and twist; pinch edges to seal. , Brush with butter; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.